[TenTec] Hams do build but you have to know where to find them!

[Robert Weingaertner]

Yes I agree! Antenna tuners and other station  accessories are the
easiest things to build. If you can't find parts, your Elmer probably
has them stashed away for you. Even Ten Tec sells a variable inductor
and capacitors. Start small with simple projects like tuners, 
field strength meters, etc. There are a lot of great kits on the
market, too, despite the demise of Heathkit.

      73, Bob WB2VUF


Lee Bahr wrote:
> 
> Hams do build.  You just have to get in the right group. Many many QRP
> operators build and design rigs. QRPing will educate you, improve your
> operating skills, bring back the joy of being a ham again if you are an
> old timer, and it will give you a real sense of accomplishment in many
> ways. These rigs, in kit form, cost from $10.00 (pixie) to $800.00 for a
> fully loaded EleCraft K2 for example.  TenTec, of course, has modestly
> priced QRP kits for sale too.  If you are serious about building, check
> out NORCAL (Northern California QRP Club) at the following URL:
> http://www.fix.net/~jparker/norcal.html    If this interests you, join
> the qrp-l reflector. You can reach them at:
> http://qrp.cc.nd.edu/qrp-l/       On this list you will typically
> receive 150 messages a day from VERY active builders and designers of
> QRP equipment giving priceless information. Trust me when I tell you,
> you can get VERY VERY HOOKED on QRP-L. I realize this has not all been
> on the TenTec theme, but it will make you a better ham.  You will not
> find a better group of hams anywhere, except for, of course, this TenTec
> reflector. I sincerely hope some of you check it out. Thanks for the
> bandwidth. (I love TenTec too!)  Lee Bahr w0vt
> 
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